Kicking off with an unshakable bass line, the song builds into high energy riffing and a wildly chantable refrain. In addition, the boys shared the appropriately raucous and rambunctious music video for “Million Ways.” In the clip, the trio tears it up at a funky karaoke bar, and everyone in the audience gets in on the action taking over the mic. You’ll find a “million ways” to love them after one listen!

Starting to make big waves, Elvis Duran handpicked Saving Forever as his “Artist of the Month.” They make their debut on NBC’s Today Show Monday August 14. Next up, they hit the stage during Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the US Open—airing on ABC August 27. Radio Disney recently added “Million Ways” into rotation and NickMusic just named Saving Forever their Fresh Artist of the week next week while the band will also be a guest DJ on NickRadio.

Saving Forever stand on the cusp of a rock ‘n’ roll revolution. Stay tuned for more soon!

Uncovering everything from Ozzy Osbourne to Twenty One Pilots on their Playstation, Saving Forever taught themselves how to play instruments and cover classic rock favorites in the living room. A demo of their first songs landed in the hands of Epic Records, and the label signed the band after one explosive showcase. Now, they’re ready to take over rock—before even graduating high school!

MORGAN SAINT PREMIERES “YOU” MUSIC VIDEO ON PIGEONS & PLANES

In the artful visual, the indie enchantress captivates with an elegant and enigmatic performance piece. Over a rich and cinematic production palette, she passionately and powerfully delivers every note before a stunning vocal climax. (Think Fiona Apple channeling Florence + the Machine in a David Lynchian landscape for a reference point and you’re a quarter of the way there!)

About “You,” she comments, “I thought it made sense to share it first, because it sort of sets the stage for the stories that will follow in my upcoming EP, 17 HERO. I see it as the first chapter of a grander story.”

“You” marks Saint’s very first single for Epic Records and introduces her “moody pop” sound and forthcoming major label debut EP—arriving imminently.

Born and raised on Long Island, Morgan Saint connected to music during her formative years, learning piano and starting to write songs as soon as she possibly could. A true ingenue, she taught herself how to play guitar and began building a world of her own. Graduating from Parsons New School for Design, she will release 17 Hero EP this fall 2017.

This year’s crop of performers includes three Artist of the Year nominees — Sheeran, The Weeknd, and Lorde will vie for that prize, alongside Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, and Ariana Grande. Meanwhile, Perry and The Weeknd boast five nominations each, while Lamar leads the pack with eight nominations.

The 2017 VMAs touch down at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, August 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Read this article in FULL via MTV HERE!

BIG BOI UNVEILS MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “CHOCOLATE” FEATURING TROZÉ

The clip plays out like a movie. Swagged-out in red head-to-toe like an O.G. player, “Daddy Fat Sax” pulls up in a classic ride with four lovely ladies on the way to a “video shoot.” After this hilarious intro, “Chocolate” ramps up into slick and sexy vignettes edited to flow seamlessly with the danceable groove and booming hook—“cho-co-late.” There’s no song more rich and delicious right now!

Given that style, it’s no surprise Dave Chapelle picked the video to play during his intermission.

Check it out HERE.

“Chocolate” is available now on Big Boi’s third full-length solo album and first release for Epic Records, Boomiverse. Get it HERE!

One of history’s tightest and most clever rhyme mavericks, Big Boi’s indelible influence courses throughout two generations of rap music. As one-half of OutKast, he achieved seven GRAMMY® Awards, sold 25 million records, and created a string of music’s most influential work, including Aquemini, Stankonia, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, and Speakerboxxx/The Love Below—which went RIAA Diamond making OutKast the first and only hip-hop artist in history to win the GRAMMY® for ‘Album of the Year.’ Big Boi’s 2010 solo debut, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty, bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and received unanimous critical acclaim with Pitchfork proclaiming it one of the “100 Best Albums of the Decade ‘So Far'” and topping year-end lists from Time, Paste, Vibe, and more.

His 2012 follow-up Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors enamored tastemakers and fans alike and boasted collaborations with A$AP Rocky, Killer Mike, Kid Cudi, and more. In 2015, Big Boi collaborated with Phantogram to create supergroup Big Grams. Their debut self-titled album was released to critical and fan delight.

Chopping up lines of funk guitars, island swagger, and atomic pop, the song settles into an addictive audio groove that’s immediately impossible to shake. Rich The Kid and Daniels join the fun with catchy cameos before culminating on the intoxicating chant—“Co-ca-i-na!”

About the song, Ryan McMahon of Captain Cuts shares, “We had just come back from a week of writing in Nicaragua with Daniels and a couple friends. Sitting in our dark studio in L.A., we were imagining ourselves back on the beach in Nicaragua and came up with that acoustic guitar riff and all of the Latin percussion. The vibe definitely felt like the lyric needed to be fun and not serious. So, we started talking about falling in love with a party girl who may or may not be a drug dealer…And ‘Cocaina’ was born.”

It’s the ultimate party anthem…

It’s been a busy summer for the boys. They performed their debut show at Summerfest on July 4th with The Chainsmokers and produced the new Neon Trees single “Feel Good,” also out today. Stay tuned for the unveiling of the fittingly outrageous and awesome “Cocaina” music video, premiering very soon as well as more surprises from these pop mavericks.

With over 10 million cumulative Spotify streams and counting, “Love Like We Used To” properly introduced the group’s patented “Retro-Future Pop.” Entertainment Weekly called it one of the “100 Best Songs of 2016,” proclaiming, “Good luck trying to sit still.” Idolator described it as “an unashamedly romantic and radio-friendly earworm,” and Fuse dubbed it, “a major tune.” It’s already amassed over 6 million cumulative streams on Spotify so far.

It’s very possible you’ve already sung along to a Captain Cuts song. Since their 2010 formation, the award-winning multiplatinum-certified songwriting, production, and remix team has left an indelible mark on pop music. The lifelong friends and Los Angeles natives co-wrote the inescapable triple-platinum “Shut Up and Dance” with Walk The Moon and wrote and produced Grouplove’s platinum “Tongue Tied,” Halsey’s “Roman Holiday,” Tove Lo’s “Crave,” Bebe Rexha’s “I Got You,” and more as well as songs for Jennifer Lopez, Tegan and Sara, and many others. They’ve also done official remixes for the likes of Britney Spears, Imagine Dragons, and Ellie Goulding, to name a few. The trio broke genre barriers, mashing up turn-of-the-century emo and rock staples from Blink-182, Paramore, and Say Anything with current pop hits from Fetty Wap, Selena Gomez, and Drake on the 2015 mixtape If You’re Listening It’s Never Too Late and earning praise from Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, Spin, Billboard, and Alternative Press, along the way. After a meeting with the Epic Records A&R team, the label signed them as artists, kicking off their next evolution.

WRABEL RELEASES NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO FOR “THE VILLAGE” IN WAKE OF TRANS MILITARY BAN PENS MOVING AND HEARTFELT LETTER

(August 1, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA) Tired of staying silent in the face of oppression and injustice, critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Wrabel bravely speaks out with his new song “The Village,” accompanied by an impactful video created in partnership with Spotify. Featuring trans actor August Aiden, the emotional video directed by Dano Cerny gives insight into the difficult experience known all too well to the trans community. Listen to “The Village” HERE and watch HERE.

A stunning anthem of protest, Wrabel holds nothing back and takes a stand with one of his most heartfelt and heavy compositions to date. It’s politically minded. It’s passionate. It’s powerful. It’s purely necessary in these times.

In addition, he penned an open letter regarding “The Village”. You can find it enclosed below.

Letter re: “The Village”

i wrote this song on february 23rd. the day after trump took away federal protections for trans students in public schools. today i release it, just days after he tweeted to ban trans people from serving in the military.

i just wanted to write a simple song letting anyone that feels like an outsider know that the problem isn’t you, it’s them. it’s the village. not in an aggressive us vs. them way, but just because you are the minority… just because people whisper “freak” when u walk down the hall… all of these things… it’s so hard out there… i know it is. these things aren’t pointing towards something wrong with YOU they’re pointing to a humongous problem with the majority… the “them”. there’s nothing wrong with you, there’s something wrong with the village.

two of my biggest supporters are trans teenagers. i’ve had the chance to meet their families. to get to know them. to hear about their struggles and dreams. hi. if you guys are reading this, i need to say thank you. thank you for being YOU. thank you for being honest and courageous and bold and vulnerable and transparent and true. you inspire me to be myself. you inspire me to be fearless in my self expression. my heart breaks for you. what this man is saying and doing. it has to stop. he is giving the village permission to hate. to look at those who are different as wrong and lesser than. i don’t know how else to raise my voice than in a song. and so, i wrote a song for you.

i came out as gay at around 23. i grew up in the church. i came out into a church in los angeles that called it “same sex attraction”. it was wrong. i was wrong. it was evil. i was evil. “unnatural” they called it. “unnatural” they called me. i can’t pretend like i know what it’s like to be trans. to feel those feelings and know those struggles. all i can do is try to speak up and try to relate.

FIFTH HARMONY TO RELEASE THIRD ALBUM ‘FIFTH HARMONY’ AUGUST 25th AS ANNOUNCED FOLLOWING THEIR DEBUT PERFORMANCE OF “DOWN” ONTHE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON – WATCH HERE

(July 25, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA) – Following last month’s release of their new single “Down,” Fifth Harmony announces their highly-anticipated third album, FIFTH HARMONY, is set for release on August 25 on Syco/Epic Records. The worldwide multi-platinum group set off a social media frenzy Monday night when they officially announced the album after their debut performance on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Working with some long time partners, new powerhouse producers and DJs such as The Stereotypes, Skrillex, Poo Bear, Monsters and Strangerz, Ester Dean, Ammo & Dallas K, Dreamlab, Harmony Samuels, Tommy Brown and Sebastian Kole, Fifth Harmony promises an album packed with energy, passion, and show-stopping vocals. With most of the album co-written by Ally, Dinah, Lauren and Normani, listeners will get a sense of the girls’ individuality as artists, in addition to showcasing the confident and empowering collective voice of Fifth Harmony that fans know and love.
“Down,” the lead single from the album released June 2, was the group’s fastest rising single ever on iTunes, hitting number two within moments of release. The track marked the Fifth Harmony’s best sales debut and was the #1 most added song at both Top 40 and Rhythmic Radio. The group continued to give fans a preview of what to expect on FIFTH HARMONY when they performed “Down” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night – watch the performance HERE. The track is still buzzing with critical acclaim with Headline Planet asserting, “‘Down’ absolutely boasts rhythmic credibility. Lauren Jauregui, Dinah Jane, Normani Kordei and Ally Brooke deliver their lines with confidence. Effortlessly sexy and unquestionably infectious.” Rolling Stone added the song is “smooth” and “cruise-ready” and Vibe firmly concluded: “Fifth Harmony and Gucci Mane hold things ‘Down.’”

About Fifth Harmony:
Fifth Harmony returns with the much-anticipated release of new single “Down” feat. Gucci Mane, the first of new music from the group’s forthcoming album, due out in 2017 via Syco Music/Epic Records. “Down” follows the record-breaking success of Fifth Harmony’s sophomore album 7/27. “Work from Home,” the album’s 5x platinum certified first single, earned Fifth Harmony their first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, notching the top spot on both the Billboard Rhythmic and Pop Songs charts. Their second single “All In My Head (Flex)” is certified platinum, while their latest single “That’s My Girl” was another top 40 radio hit. The group’s accomplishments on the charts added to an award-winning 2016, with first-time wins at the American Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards & Much Music Video Awards, their second win at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, two wins at the MTV Video Music Awards & Radio Disney Music Awards and three wins at the Teen Choice Awards. Fifth Harmony’s global 7/27 Tour began its North American leg that summer, hitting over 30 cities before heading to Europe in the fall and continuing on to Asia in early 2017. Fifth Harmony’s already successful 2017 kicked off with a performance at the People’s Choice Awards and has already brought the group wins for every nomination so far, including “Favorite Group” for the second year in a row at the People’s Choice Awards, three wins at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, two wins (Favorite Music Group & Fiercest Fans) at the Radio Disney Music Awards, and the two top honors – “Favorite Music Group” and “Favorite Song” – at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. In 2015, Fifth Harmony released their debut album, Reflection, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified Gold. Reflection includes two platinum records, “BO$$” and “Sledgehammer” in addition to the quadruple-platinum success of the single, “Worth It.” The group is currently in the studio working on their highly-anticipated third album.

One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson Signs With Epic Records

One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson Signs With Epic Records

Call it fifth and final: One Direction’s Louis Tomlinson has landed at Epic Records, joining a roster that includes DJ Khaled, Fifth Harmony, and French Montana. The singer’s deal comes via Simon Cowell’s Syco Records, which, like Epic, falls under the Sony Music umbrella.

Fellow 1D members Harry Styles and Zayn Malik are also signed to Sony — Columbia Records and RCA Records, respectively — while Niall Horan and Liam Payne are Universal Music Group artists (Capitol and Republic, respectively). It had previously been reported that Tomlinson would end up at RCA, but when Epic Records president Sylvia Rhone heard Tomlinson’s music — in particular the song “Back To You” featuring Bebe Rexha — she campaigned for the project.

Now, Rhone tells Variety, “We are beyond delighted to have Louis Tomlinson as an artist,” adding that his new music “is the perfect bridge from his past to his future, and we are just as excited as the fans to experience his journey and growth.”

“Back To You” is slated for release on July 21. Earlier this year, Tomlinson was featured on the Steve Aoki track “Just Hold On.”

One Direction is the rare boy band to have launched successful solo careers for multiple members. Styles, who stars in the Christopher Nolan film “Dunkirk,” hitting theaters July 21, released a critically acclaimed debut in May; Horan saw his understated “This Town” reach No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January, and now has “Slow Hands” climbing; Liam Payne’s “Strip That Down” is No. 23 on the Buzz Angle Top Songs chart; and Malik reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 in Feb. 2016 with “Pillowtalk,” and his collaboration with Taylor Swift, “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever,” peaked at No. 10 in March.

Epic has also seen an impressive string of radio hits in recent weeks, with Khaled currently occupying two spots in the Top 5 — “I’m the One,” (feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, & Lil Wayne), and “Wild Thoughts” featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller — and French Montana exploding with “Unforgettable” (feat. Swae Lee).

DJ Khaled Spends Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard Top 200!

DJ Khaled Spends Second Week at No. 1 on Billboard Top 200!

DJ Khaled’s Grateful notches a second week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart — it is the first album to spend more than one week at No. 1 in two months. In the week ending July 6, Grateful earned 70,000 equivalent album units (down 53 percent), according to Nielsen Music. Traditional album sales comprised 16,000 (down 68 percent) of that sum.

DJ Khaled’s Grateful finished its second week stronger than expected, as some industry forecasters had suggested the album would earn around 60,000 units for the week. The album continues to be supported largely by streams, as it tallied 42,000 SEA units — down 48 percent — equaling 63.4 million on-demand audio streams for the album’s songs. Grateful also earned 12,000 TEA units for the week (down 36 percent). Read the full article via BILLBOARD HERE

21 SAVAGE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM ISSA ALBUM EVERYWHERE TODAY

(Los Angeles, CA – July 7, 2017) After nearly a year of anticipation, multiplatinum-certified rapper, artist, and visionary 21 Savage releases his full-length major label debut album, Issa Album [Epic Records], everywhere today. Get it HERE. Upon going live, he immediately invaded multiple charts, seizing #1 on Apple Music Hip-Hop/Rap Charts & #2 on Apple Music Overall Albums Chart. The 21 takeover has just begun…

A mixture of trap-gone-slasher production and sharp lyrical murder, he delivers 14 real, raging, and raw anthems infused with timeless melodic prowess. Among eight tracks produced by frequent collaborator and studio icon Metro Boomin [Drake, Future], the opener “Famous” sets the tone with a violently catchy refrain and menacing soundscape. Meanwhile, 21 steps behind the board on the priceless “Bank Account,” while “Baby Girl” and the DJ Mustard-produced “FaceTime” flaunt some of his biggest hooks to date. It’s one brilliant and brutal banger after another. Issa classic…

Continuing a tradition of eye-popping visuals to match his game-changing sound, 21 teamed up with popular artist @Somehoodlum for the animated cover art. Moreover, he worked with Spotify on an innovative digital assault, including this immersive official website ISSAWEBSITE. Check it out HERE. The website evinces his cultural infiltration. It literally welcomes listeners into 21’s unique and undeniable world with the term ISSA as a gateway. Taken from an interview that spawned countless memes when he spoke on his face tattoo “ISSA (it’s a) knife”, the word is now forever embedded in the pop culture lexicon and emblematic of his influence. ISSA has become a linguistic phenomenon. Rihanna, Trey Songz, and even Pizza Hut have taken to using the term. Webster, where you at? When can the man get some credit in the dictionary? See his tweet!

In addition, the new web site links to 21’s official merch website! Every purchase of any item includes a digital download of ISSA. Check it out HERE!

21 also stars in the “The Year 2100” cartoon series. “WeBuyGold” Parts 1 & 2 are available for viewing HERE.

Next up, he appears on Genius for an in-depth interview about Issa Album July 12 before descending upon Chicago August 5 for what promises to be a standout Lollapalooza performance.

21 and ISSA have arrived.

Tearing through the game with tenacity, 21 Savage carved his own path to the top of 21st century hip-hop last year. Following a series of 2015 fan favorite mixtapes such as The Slaughter Tape and Slaughter King, he sent shockwaves through rap with the Savage Mode collaborative EP alongside super producer Metro Boomin. Not only did the project earn an RIAA gold certification, but it spawned the double-platinum “X” [feat. Future] and platinum “No Heart.” In between supporting Young Thug on tour and selling out his own headliner, 21 uncorked the platinum “Red Opps.” Now, he changes the game with ISSA.

Achieving 149,127 equivalent sales in total activity, this notably marks his biggest first-week at #1 Overall and #1 Hip-Hop, his second consecutive debut at the top of the chart in under twelve months’ time, and his seventh Top 10 entry overall since 2008.

It’s been an unbelievable journey to this milestone. Khaled took the first step on the road to GRATEFUL with his high-profile GRAMMY® press conference where he announced the impending release. That five-month journey culminates now as he clinched #1. Note, this is also his first #1 with infant son Asahd Tuck Khaled its Executive Producer.

Kicking off release week, he ignited the BET Awards with an unforgettable performance and starred in a hilarious Daily Show skit with Trevor Noah followed by a packed in-store at Urban Outfitters’ Space 15 Twenty the day the album dropped, and finally an appearance on ABC’s The Chew too. Watch it HERE!

Meanwhile, Apple Music, Spotify and Tidal dedicated widespread support on and off platforms. . Congrats to DJ Khaled, Asahd, We The Best, Roc Nation and Epic, for a #1 album yet again on the Billboard Top 200!

Sylvia Rhone, President of Epic Records states, “Grateful marks an incredible time in music as DJ Khaled continues to set the bar for creative excellence. His passion and work ethic are unparalleled and the impact that he has on culture is reflected as he claims the number 1 spot.”

Meanwhile, GRATEFUL has been a mainstay on multiple online charts. It’s consistently held #1 on Apple Music Overall and Hip-Hop/Rap. Moreover, the latest single “Wild Thoughts” [feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller] has taken off! Not only it a multi-format smash, but it surpassed 68 million Spotify streams in less than a month and moved to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. Meanwhile, the platinum-certified “I’m The One” [feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, & Lil Wayne] holds the #2 spot, giving Khaled two of the top three songs in the country!

Khaled introduced Grateful with one of music’s hottest hit streaks in recent memory. “I’m The One” became his first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved RIAA platinum status in less than six weeks and also landed #1 in United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand! Meanwhile, “Shining” [feat. BEYONCÉ & JAY-Z] simultaneously pinned down #1 at Urban and Rhythm Radio. “Wild Thoughts” stood out as the #1 Most Added at Top 40, Urban, and Rhythm upon impact, and it’s replicating the same crossover success of its predecessors and then some. Check out the full Grateful all-star tracklisting below.

At a closer look, you might find a subtle theme at the heart of Grateful. It released June 23, its executive producer and Asahd was born October 23, it boasts 23 tracks, and he just dropped a collaboration with the most famous 23 of all—Jordan. It’s a number with history behind it. That history expanded with Grateful.

The keys to the kingdom belong to Khaled and Asahd— the youngest album executive producer in history. It’s a year to be Grateful.

FRENCH MONTANA ANNOUNCES ANXIOUSLY AWAITED ALBUM “JUNGLE RULES” OUT JULY 14

(June 26, 2017 – Los Angeles,CA) – Red hot off a seismic BET Awards performance yesterday, French Montana shares the details for his highly anticipated second full-length album, “JUNGLE RULES” [Coke Boys Music/Bad Boy Entertainment/Epic Records]—arriving July 14, 2017. The GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum rap icon, influencer, and philanthropist excitedly uncovers the album cover. After first mentioning the big news at the end of his set, he immediately began trending all over social media!

The worldwide smash “Unforgettable” [feat. Swae Lee] not only stands out as a global phenomenon, but it also sets the tone for the new album as a whole. Between a heavenly hook from Swae Lee, he delivers confessional verses over an unpredictable tribal electro beat. Already his fastest Top 40 riser, the track just received an official RIAA platinum certification and has clocked over 158 million Spotify streams and 101 million YouTube/VEVO views after only 2 months since release.

Last night, he offered up a landmark performance of “Unforgettable.” After collaborating with YouTube sensation Uganda’s Triplets Ghetto Kids on the song’s video, he surprised the kids by flying them out to Los Angeles. He made their dreams come true introducing them to America and inviting them to accompany him during an historic show at the BET Awards. It brought the audience to its feet. Watch it HERE.

Earlier this month, French screened his riveting documentary Project: Unforgettable — “My Project, Their Reality” in front of tastemakers in New York. The heartfelt visual follows him to Uganda. He returns to the continent of his birth to track down YouTube Triplets Ghetto Kids after finding fascination in their videos. Along the way, he awakens with inspiration, witnessing the culture firsthand and undergoing a transformative experience that went on to define the album and yield the music video for “Unforgettable.” It’s as powerful as it is poignant.

Describing the documentary, Billboard put it best claiming, “His level of motivation is back at an all-time high.” The full length documentary will be released the week “JUNGLE RUGLES” arrives.

French is with his biggest, boldest, and best work to date. Moreover, he’ll be taking this new music on the road, announcing a series of international headline gigs and dates supporting The Weeknd on the Starboy Tour. Check out the full itinerary below.

Get ready for more from French Montana and his most unforgettable phase yet.

NYC DUO SECRET WEAPONS RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “GHOST”

NYC DUO SECRET WEAPONS RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “GHOST”

LOS ANGELES, CA – June 23, 2017 – Critically acclaimed Brooklyn duo SECRET WEAPONS share their new single “Ghost” today. The song is the first release from the group’s anxiously awaited full-length debut, As The Setting Sun Comes Crashing Down On Me [Epic Records]—coming soon.

Once again, the twosome—Gerry Lange and Dan Rocco—strike a delicate balance between alternative energy and subtle pop melodies on the elegantly hypnotic track. It’s the perfect mix of artful production and entrancing vocals. To put it simply, “Ghost” haunts in the best way possible. In addition, the boys premiered the official music video this morning with Nylon. You can watch the cinematic visual HERE.

Right out of the gate, the song has earned early kudos from Earmilk who wrote, “This track is sultry, elusive and most certainly a groovy new addition to that summer playlist,” while Nylon added, “The tune has the infectious sounds of a saxophone, with a ridiculously catchy chorus reminiscent of a tune off of something from Michael Jackson’s Thriller.”

“Ghost” offers a formal introduction to As The Setting Sun Comes Crashing Down On Me, arriving later this year. Be on the lookout for more soon!

The duo’s debut single “Something New” peaked at #1 on Hype Machine and garnered praise from Billboard and Elvis Duran who dubbed them “Artist of the Month.” Meanwhile, they performed the song on NBC’s the Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda and went on to support Panic! At The Disco, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer on the road. To date, the track has amassed over 4.1 million Spotify streams and counting. Following the release of their self-titled Secret Weapons EP, the guys hunkered down and began work on what would become their debut album—out soon!

DJ KHALED RELEASES BLOCKBUSTER NEW ALBUM GRATEFUL TODAY

(Los Angeles, CA – June 23, 2017) After months of undeniable anthems and making history, GRAMMY® nominated, multi-platinum artist, producer, entrepreneur, author, and music guru DJ Khaled finally unleashes his brand new tenth studio album, GRATEFUL [We The Best Music Group/Epic Records], in stores and at all digital retailers today. Upon going live, it seized #1 on Apple Music Overall and Hip-Hop/Rap. It’s pacing to be his second consecutive #1 debut on the Billboard Top 200 next week!

Poised to bring down the house yet again, Khaled takes the stage at the 2017 BET Awards this Sunday June 25, which promises to be one of the night’s most talked-about performances. Be sure to tune in for all kinds of surprises like only he can muster. His television conquest doesn’t relent. On Friday June 30, he will appear on top-rated ABC cooking program, The Chew, which will be a must see!

To celebrate the release of Grateful, Khaled hosts a meet-n-greet at Urban Outfitters in Hollywood, CA today 4pm-6pm at Space Twenty15. If you’re in L.A., don’t miss it!

Partnering with another icon who only wins namely Michael Jordan, he also released the DJ Khaled Air Jordan 3 “Grateful” Sneaker last week. A sought-after gem for sneakerheads coast to coast, that’s already declared a “collector’s item.”

Khaled introduced Grateful with one of music’s hottest hit streaks in recent memory. “I’m The One” [feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, & Lil Wayne] became his first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieved RIAA platinum status in less than six weeks and also landed #1 in United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand! Meanwhile, Shining” [feat. BEYONCÉ & JAY Z] simultaneously pinned down #1 at Urban and Rhythm Radio. The latest single “Wild Thoughts” [feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller] stands out as the #1 Most Added at Top 40, Urban, and Rhythm this week, and it’s on track to replicate the success of its predecessors and then some. Check out the full Grateful all-star tracklisting below.

At a closer look, you might find a subtle theme at the heart of Grateful. It releases June 23, its executive producer and Khaled’s infant son Asahd Tuck Khaled was born October 23, it boasts 23 tracks, and he just dropped a collaboration with the most famous 23 of all—Jordan. It’s a number with history behind it. That history expands today with the arrival of Grateful.

It’s Grateful season, and 2017 belongs to Khaled and his son, Asahd, who at 6-months old is the youngest album executive producer in history.

FUTURE ANNOUNCES THE FUTURE HNDRXX TOUR

FUTURE ANNOUNCES THE FUTURE HNDRXX TOUR

(June 21, 2017 – Los Angeles, CA) Following the runaway success of the Nobody Safe Tour’s across North America this spring, Future unveils the second leg of his 2017 touring, The Future Hndrxx Tour. This time around, the multiplatinum, record-setting hip-hop innovator and prolific cultural force touches down everywhere from Lisbon and Toronto to Mozambique and Tanzania before returning stateside for yet another U.S. run of dates and finally taking over Australia and Europe this fall.
This marathon of touring begins with a high-profile headlining slot at Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI July 8 prior to heading overseas to Portugal. After his very first-ever African dates July 21-22, he commences the tour’s next stateside leg August 13 at Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL. Along the way, Future lights up the main stages of Meadows Music Festival in Queens September 16 and Music Midtown Festival in Atlanta September 17. Tickets go on-sale for U.S. shows Friday June 23.
Following a week down under in Australia September 23-October 1, Future sets his sights on Europe starting October 10 in Norway before rolling through Sweden, Germany, France and more – culminating in headline date at London’s O2 Arena in the UK. Tickets for most European dates will be on-sale starting Friday June 23 at 10am local time. Tickets for Stockholm go on-sale Monday June 26 at 9am local time.His live prowess has been well-documented throughout the year as the Nobody Safe Tour garnered raves.The New York Times wrote, “Future has been one of the most reliable hitmakers of the decade, so even when he was pinballing between moods, he was delivering thrills.”
Next up, Future hits the stage at the BET Awards this Sunday June 25 for what promises to be yet another standout performance. Be sure to tune in!
2017 stands primed to be his biggest year yet. Future launched his brand new show FREEBANDZ Radio on Beats 1, Apple Music’s global radio station co-hosted by Future and DJ Esco. He scored two #1 albums on the Billboard Top 200 with FUTURE and Hndrxx, graced the cover of Billboard and performed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show. He headlined the summer’s biggest tour, the Nobody Safe Tour and now gears up for the The Future Hndrxx Tour.

BIG BOI RELEASES NEW ALBUM BOOMIVERSE TODAY

(June 16, 2017 –Los Angeles, CA) Today, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning, RIAA diamond-certified hip-hop luminary, producer, and member of OutKast—Big Boi—unleashes his anxiously awaited third full-length solo album and first release for Epic Records, BOOMIVERSE, in stores and at all digital retailers. Get it HERE. Upon going live, the album quickly staked out a spot in the Top 10 of iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart and Top 5 on the Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Chart.

One of 2017’s most anticipated releases, BOOMIVERSE boasts a powerhouse track listing of future classics. Like a big bang, the single “Mic Jack” opened up this new galaxy for the Atlanta trailblazer. Big Boi turned up on The Voice to perform the song alongside Levine in addition to taking the stage at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for another incendiary performance. Meanwhile, it’s already cracked 2.1 million Spotify streams. A hip-hop showdown of epic proportions, “Kill Jill” [feat. Killer Mike & Jeezy] just surpassed 8.3 million Spotify streams and showcases Daddy Fat Sax in top form lyrically.
In addition “Chocolate” [feat. Troze] premiered with Zane Lowe as the Beats 1 World Record, the album also includes the recently uncovered “In The South” [feat. Gucci Mane & Pimp C]—which unites three of the South’s most influential voices on a true banger.

Check out the full track listing below!

Right out of the gate, the record immediately enthralled critics and tastemakers. Praise has come from Clash and more.

Blast off to BOOMIVERSE with Big Boi now!

One of history’s tightest and most clever rhyme mavericks, Big Boi’s indelible influence courses throughout two generations of rap music. As one-half of OutKast, he achieved seven GRAMMY® Awards, sold 25 million records, and created a string of music’s most influential work, including Aquemini, Stankonia, Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik, and Speakerboxxx/The Love Below—which went RIAA Diamond making OutKast the first and only hip-hop artist in history to win the GRAMMY® for ‘Album of the Year.’ Big Boi’s 2010 solo debut, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty, bowed at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 and received unanimous critical acclaim with Pitchfork proclaiming it one of the “100 Best Albums of the Decade ‘So Far'” and topping year-end lists from Time, Paste, Vibe, and more.

His 2012 follow-up Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors enamored tastemakers and fans alike and boasted collaborations with A$AP Rocky, Killer Mike, Kid Cudi, and more. In 2015, Big Boi collaborated with Phantogram to create supergroup Big Grams. Their debut self-titled album was released to critical and fan delight.

In addition, the critically acclaimed Los Angeles alternative pop quartet premiere the music video for “Kaleidoscopes” on VEVO. Powered by finger snaps, lush instrumentation, and an irresistible hook, the clip comes to life with idyllic and iridescent set pieces and palpable chemistry between the band and R&B crooner Reo Cragun. Watch it HERE!

“Kaleidoscopes” follows up last year’s singles “Future” and “L.A. Love,” which notched 2.4 million-plus streams and The Fader described as “the kind of perfect electro-pop that melts in your ears.” Throughout 2016, Transviolet toured with LANY and captivated crowds at Firefly, Governors Ball, SXSW, and beyond. Meanwhile, they garnered widespread acclaim from i-D, Nylon, Los Angeles Times, The Guardian, Noisey, and many more in addition to earning high-profile fans such as Katy Perry, Harry Styles, Ellie Goulding, and Twin Shadow. Their self-titled 2015 EP yielded three hits—“Girls Your Age” (11 million streams), “New Bohemia” (5.4 million streams), and “Bloodstream” (4.1 million streams). Hunkering down in the studio, they’ve spent most of 2017 quietly creating this latest body of work.

JESSIE JAMES DECKER TO RELEASE LIVE EP — BLACKBIRD SESSIONS – ON JUNE 9

(June 6, 2017 –Los Angeles, CA) Epic Records (Sony) singer/songwriter JESSIE JAMES DECKER is laying it out live with the release of her Blackbird Sessions EP this Friday, June 9. Recorded at the illustrious Blackbird Studios (Nashville) owned by John and Martina McBride, Blackbird Sessions features live versions of several of Jessie’s favorite songs. The 5-track project includes covers ranging from Keith Urban’s “Blue Ain’t Your Color” to Rihanna’s “Love On The Brain” along with a stripped rendition of “Girl On The Coast” from her recently released EP, Gold.

Country music superstars Keith Urban and Shania Twain both took to twitter to praise the “sultry” (Nash Country Daily) singer’s cover of their iconic songs.

Jessie will offer up several live appearances and performances at CMA Music Festival in Nashville, TN over the coming days leading up to the release of Blackbird Sessions.

Blackbird Sessions is the follow up to GOLD, which gave Jessie her highest first week sales to date.

About Jessie James Decker: Country Music singer/songwriter and style entrepreneur Jessie James Decker began singing at nine years old and was already attracting attention in Music City for her gritty, genuine vocals by the age of fifteen. Her 2009 self-titled debut album features the GOLD certified single “Wanted.” In 2014, she released her Comin’ Home EP, which reached #1 on the iTunes chart and #5 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart. Decker’s 2017 EP GOLD (Epic Records), gave Jessie her highest first week sales to date.

Get tickets to catch Jessie James Decker in concert at jessiejamesdecker.com and connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

TRACK LISTING

Jessie James Decker’s Blackbird Sessions:
1. Blue Ain’t Your Color
2. Love On the Brain
3. You’re Still the One
4. Who’s Lovin’ You
5. Girl On the Coast

DJ KHALED LAUNCHES THE PRE-ORDER TODAY FOR HIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM GRATEFUL OUT JUNE 23

(Los Angeles, CA – June 5, 2017) Today, GRAMMY® nominated, multi-platinum artist, producer, entrepreneur, author, and music guru DJ KHALED unveils June 23 as the release date for, GRATEFUL [We The Best Music Group/Epic Records]. This marks Khaled’s 10th studio album and is arguably the biggest record of 2017. At 3AM PST/6AM PST, he unlocked the pre-order at all digital retailers and Spotify pre-save as his new single “To The Max” feat. Drake] soared to the Top 10 on iTunes Overall Top Songs Chart.

The king of social media continues to drive conversations and excitement worldwide. After posting GRATEFUL’s cover artwork on his social media, he trended across the globe. The photo features Khaled’s seventh-month-old son and album executive producer, Asahd, relaxing in a hot tub.

Meanwhile, Khaled unloaded the next single “To The Max” feat. Drake]. Continuing a tradition of multiplatinum mega-hits that include “I’m On One,” “No New Friends,” and 2016’s “For Free,” these two titans team up to once again to deliver a summer smash of epic proportions. Driven by the producer’s uncanny knack for a melody, Drake rhymes with pure fire and heart. Listen to it HERE.

“To The Max” arrives hot on the heels of Khaled’s biggest song to date, “I’m the One” [feat. Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper, & Lil Wayne]. It debuted #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 earning DJ Khaled his first #1 single in the US, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. It’s maintained a spot at the top of charts everywhere.

In addition, DJ Khaled will celebrate the release of GRATEFUL with a special BETx performance on Friday, June 23rd that is sure to make everyone feel, GRATEFUL. Executive produced by Asahd Khaled, the youngest executive producer in history, the album unites music’s biggest superstars under one banner.

DJ Khaled and Asahd have effectively taken over 2017 and set the pace for the culture to follow.

FIFTH HARMONY RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “DOWN” FEAT. GUCCI MANE

FIFTH HARMONY RETURNS WITH NEW SINGLE “DOWN” FEAT. GUCCI MANE

(June 2, 2017 – New York, NY) – Following months of speculation and anticipation, the ladies of FIFTH HARMONY release their newest single “Down” featuring Gucci Mane today. The worldwide multi-platinum group set off mass hysteria on Monday with the announcement of “Down,” the first of new music since the 2016 release of 7/27. Ally, Dinah, Lauren and Normani celebrated the release by taking the track straight to the stage, performing alongside Gucci Mane for Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series. Their performance in Central Park also included their 4x-platinum smash hit “Work From Home,” with a special appearance by Ty Dolla $ign. “Down” is the first single from Fifth Harmony’s forthcoming third album via Syco Music/Epic Records, and is available now across all digital service providers.

Get “Down” feat. Gucci Mane here:
iTunes: HERE
Apple Music: HERE
Spotify: HERE
Amazon Music: HERE
Google Play: HERE
About Fifth Harmony:
Fifth Harmony returns with the much-anticipated release of new single “Down” feat. Gucci Mane, the first of new music from the group’s forthcoming album, due out in 2017 via Syco Music/Epic Records. “Down” follows the record-breaking success of Fifth Harmony’s sophomore album 7/27. “Work from Home,” the album’s quadruple platinum certified first single, earned Fifth Harmony their first top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, notching the top spot on both the Billboard Rhythmic and Pop Songs charts. Their second single “All In My Head (Flex)” is certified platinum, while their latest single “That’s My Girl” was another top 40 radio hit. The group’s accomplishments on the charts added to an award-winning 2016, with first-time wins at the American Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards & Much Music Video Awards, their second win at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards, two wins at the MTV Video Music Awards & Radio Disney Music Awards and three wins at the Teen Choice Awards. Fifth Harmony’s global 7/27 Tour began its North American leg that summer, hitting over 30 cities before heading to Europe in the fall and continuing on to Asia in early 2017. Fifth Harmony’s already successful 2017 kicked off with a performance at the People’s Choice Awards and has already brought the group wins for every nomination so far, including “Favorite Group” for the second year in a row at the People’s Choice Awards, three wins at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, two wins (Favorite Music Group & Fiercest Fans) at the Radio Disney Music Awards, and the two top honors – “Favorite Music Group” and “Favorite Song” – at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. In 2015, Fifth Harmony released their debut album, Reflection, which debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified Gold. Reflection includes two platinum records, “BO$$” and “Sledgehammer” in addition to the quadruple-platinum success of the single, “Worth It.” The group is currently in the studio working on their highly-anticipated third album.

Epic Records was founded predominantly as a jazz and classical music label in 1953. It later expanded its scope to include diverse musical genres including pop, R&B, rock and hip hop. Over the years, the label has housed popular acts such as Boston, Celine Dion, Dave Clark Five, Fiona Apple, Gloria Estefan, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, Pearl Jam, Sade, Shakira, and Sly & the Family Stone.